CMKM Diamonds Inc. (fka CMKX)

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CMKM Diamonds, Inc. Appoints New Board of Directors' Members


Last update: 6:48 p.m. EDT Aug. 14, 2008
TYLER, Texas, Aug 14, 2008 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- CMKM Diamonds, Inc. CEO and Chairman of the Board Kevin West announced today that shareholders Stan Polsom, Tom Stephenson, and Roger Summers have been named to the Company's Board of Directors. With the recommendation of the newly formed advisory committee, the Company is now in negotiations with an individual to take over the leadership role as Chief Executive Officer. Kevin West will remain as the Chairman of the Board.

Mr. West stated, "We will continue to forge ahead as we are determined to show our loyal shareholders and the entire business world that this Company will not only survive through the difficult times, but in the end it will flourish." Mr. West continued, "Regardless of what many will say, we still believe after all this time that our shareholders are our biggest strength."

Roger Summers served eleven years as a US Navy Hospital Corpsman stationed with 1st BN Fourth Marines, and at the Naval School of Health Sciences in San Diego as clinical coordinator. He is currently president of OG Advisors LLC., providing subcontracted Corporate Due Diligence, Asset Tracking, and Investigations. Summers is also a clinical instructor in Radiography for a nationally-known medical institute.

Summers said, "Having been a shareholder of CMKM Diamonds since March 2004, I am pleased to step forward and join the fight to reclaim what is ours. This company has faced many obstacles since Mr. West has taken over, yet he and our Corporate Counsel, Bill Frizzell, have met every challenge with courage, dedication and veracity. Together we will work to return legitimacy to this company by building upon the foundation laid by their efforts. I am honored to serve the shareholders of CMKM in building a viable, profitable business."

Tom Stephenson brings a wealth of knowledge and experience with public companies. Tom is a successful private businessman and understands what must be achieved to bring the Company credibility and longevity. His extensive 20-year background in the field of Information Technology will assist the Company in many of the diverse and complex undertakings it is in the process of resolving.

Stephenson stated, "Our role as a team is to effectively represent and promote the interests of all shareholders with a view to adding long term value to the Company's shares. We are all committed and prepared to make any personal sacrifices to ensure that we fulfill that role. We intend to fulfill our goals by any and all means necessary and with honesty and integrity."

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